Senior Scientist (HWP Lab), IMCB

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Senior Scientist II to provide strategic scientific guidance for research programme development and growth. You will shape directions, identify opportunities, and foster collaborations to enhance competitiveness through funding and partnerships.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences or a related field, has extensive research leadership experience, a proven funding track record, and a strong publication

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Translational Medicine, or related field.
• Extensive experience in research programme leadership and strategy.
• Proven success securing competitive research funding and grants.
• Strong record of publications and impactful research.
• Excellent leadership, communication, writing, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Leadership: Provide strategic scientific guidance and oversight for ongoing and emerging research initiatives.
• Programme Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop new research opportunities, initiatives, and collaborative projects.
• Grant Development: Lead the preparation of competitive grant applications and contribute to research funding strategies.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Build and strengthen collaborations with academic, clinical, industry, and research partners.
• Mentorship & Research Excellence: Mentor researchers and contribute to scientific publications, programme reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific writing

Collaboration-building

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Scientist II to provide scientific guidance and strategic support for research programme development and growth. The role focuses on shaping research directions, identifying new scientific opportunities, fostering collaborations, and enhancing programme competitiveness through funding and partnership development. The successful candidate will work closely with research teams and stakeholders to advance high-impact research initiatives and strengthen long-term research sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific Leadership: Provide strategic scientific guidance and oversight for ongoing and emerging research initiatives.
• Programme Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop new research opportunities, initiatives, and collaborative projects.
• Grant Development: Lead the preparation of competitive grant applications and contribute to research funding strategies.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Build and strengthen collaborations with academic, clinical, industry, and research partners.
• Mentorship & Research Excellence: Mentor researchers and contribute to scientific publications, programme reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Translational Medicine, or a related scientific discipline.
• Research Leadership: Extensive experience in research programme leadership, scientific strategy, and project development.
• Funding Track Record: Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and developing grant proposals.
• Scientific Achievement: Strong record of scientific publications and impactful research contributions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, scientific writing, and collaboration-building skills.